About Wardle Community Brass Band
Wardle Community Brass Band was formed in 1997
The 1st concert took place on 21st November 1997. Peter Bamber was the driving force behind the project. There were lots of parents that wanted to be able to learn an instrument just like their child(ren) who were receiving lessons from Wardle Academy.
The band struggled following the pandemic but since April 2023 the band has worked hard on recruiting new players growing from 12 to 43 members.Unfortunately William Anderson (founder head of Wardle Academy) had already passed (1996) just missing out on seeing his banding empire grown even further. I’m sure he would have been very proud.Over the decades the band has been lead by Gwen Smith, Tom Hobson, Alan Rigg, Nick Jackson & currently Jane Conway. There are still 4 playing members in the band that started in 1996
The band practice every Monday and Wednesday evening at Wardle Academy Watershed. If you interested in joining, or helping out the Band Association please contact us
